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A North Island Itinerary for information
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:11:41 by nztravelguide
... street too. Now we continue north on Route 11 to Pahia.(11kms) Best place in the North to visit. Stay at the Bay of Islands Holiday Park (www.bayofislandsholidaypark.co.nz ). Things of interest: Treaty of Waitangi Grounds, Russell by ferry plus a lot more ...
 
North Island Odyssey
Posted on Jul 12, 2008, 01:28:21 by nztravelguide
... street too. Now we continue north on Route 11 to Pahia.(11kms) Best place in the North to visit. Stay at the Bay of Islands Holiday Park (www.bayofislandsholidaypark.co.nz ). Things of interest: Treaty of Waitangi Grounds, Russell by ferry plus a lot more ...
 
A North Island Odyssey
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:52:19 by nztravelguide
... street too. Now we continue north on Route 11 to Pahia.(11kms) Best place in the North to visit. Stay at the Bay of Islands Holiday Park (www.bayofislandsholidaypark.co.nz ). Things of interest: Treaty of Waitangi Grounds, Russell by ferry plus a lot more ...
 
Touring Routes in New Zealand
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 16:38:52 by nztravelguide
... Highway heads north from Auckland on a round trip through magical Northland taking in east and west coasts, the Bay of Islands and incredible Kauri forests. www.twincoast.co.nz Pacific Coast Highway The Pacific Coast Highway is quite simply stunning ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Nov 27, 2007, 05:28:29 by alexb6
... I backpacked around the whole country and the south island is the best! North Island was great too as Auckland is good fun, Bay of Islands is stunning and Rotorua sticks but is worth a visit! Also try see the glow worm caves in Waitomo! Spend ...
 
Points of Interest in New Zealand
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 20:28:54 by nztravelguide
... 10,000 images last count..........and still shooting! If on the North Island I prefer Rotorua, Waitomo and the Bay of Islands, Taranaki. If you have limited time when landing in Auckland I always suggest going south to Waitomo and Rotorua on through ...
 
Bay of Islands
Posted on Feb 11, 2009, 03:55:06 by nztravelguide
Perhaps this will help those going into the Far North Bay of Islands - www.bay-of-islands.co.nz Cultural (Waitangi) - Eco Tours - Kings Tours - walking Tours - ...
 
Driving north to the Bay of Islands
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:50:26 by nztravelguide
... you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is one of several spots to enjoy...... The Bay of Islands actually is better explored by car since in the general vicinity you have Paihia, Russel ( by ferry), Waitangi, Kerikeri ...
 
The Drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland
Posted on Oct 21, 2008, 20:09:56 by nztravelguide
... Hector dolphins, Dunedin has quite a lot, down in the Catlins......................plenty of places to enjoy their company........... The Bay of Islands actually is better explored by car since in the general vicinity you have Paihia, Russel ( by ferry), ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:14:09 by nztravelguide
... Hector dolphins, Dunedin has quite a lot, down in the Catlins......................plenty of places to enjoy their company........... The Bay of Islands actually is better explored by car since in the general vicinity you have Paihia, Russel ( by ferry), ...
 
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 2, 2009, 01:18:16 by nztravelguide
Ron's Rave Restaurant Reviews 2009 New Zealand Bay of Islands - Bistro 40 Marsden Estate Only Seafood Whangarei - A'Deco Matakana/Warkworth Ascencion Winery Auckland - Antoine's Hammer Heads Dine by Peter Gordon Vinnies Euro Cable Bay Winery (Waiheke ...
 
New Zealand Winter Events
Posted on May 10, 2009, 19:06:50 by nztravelguide
... - 17-19 July - Taranaki International Festival of Arts - 23 July/9 August - Christchurch Art Festival - 23July/9 August - Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival - 8/10 Aug - Hastings Blossom Festival - 7/14 Sept - World of Wearable Art ( ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 19, 2006, 00:50:18 by ScottWoz
... and two in the South. You'll be doing a lot of driving but that's the way it goes. For the north, the Bay of Islands is spectacular, there's just something about the place that captures you. The day trip from Paihia to Cape Reinga - the very top of the ...
 
New Zealand General Points of Interest
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:43:54 by nztravelguide
... Wellington: Cape Reinga Lighthouse at the very top Ninety Mile Beach The Dunes in the Far North Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands Tane Mahuta(God of the Forest) Auckland - Sky Tower, Kelly Tarlton Underwater World Coromandel Peninsula Waitomo Caves ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Jan 16, 2008, 23:14:51 by ScottWoz
'Cold' depends on where you're from and what you're used to. You can take a tour from the Bay of Islands up to Cape Reinga, the northern-most tip. This includes the dunes, kauri forests and other attractions along the way. Heaps to do ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 14:11:12 by atctravel
... being full during that period so I recommend you consider booking especially in the major tourist areas such as Queenstown, Bay of Islands, Coromandel peninsula... or stay in out of the way accommodations off the beaten path.... Thanks for fast reply, ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 13:58:03 by nztravelguide
... areas with hotels/motels being full during that period so I recommend you consider booking especially in the major tourist areas such as Queenstown, Bay of Islands, Coromandel peninsula... or stay in out of the way accommodations off the beaten path....
 
Bay of Islands
Posted on Feb 24, 2009, 04:02:55 by nztravel
Bay of Islands is a truly fantastic place to visit and must see for anyone. I recommend a day travelling to Cape Reinga which is about 200km so around 3-4 hours dive but so worth it. Cape Reinga is the northern most point of New Zealand where you can see ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 22:18:01 by ScottWoz
... of Christchurch) Queenstown & surrounds The great lakes (Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau) Marlborough Sounds And the North Island: Bay of Islands Cape Reinga Taupo Tongariro Rotorua Bay of plenty and the Coromandel region This will all make it tight on your ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Jul 25, 2007, 04:06:19 by ScottWoz
Totally agree with scott_and_amy. Get up and see the Bay of Islands. I used to eat breakfast every morning watching the dolphins jumping and splashing about in the bay. It was magic. As for up close and personal, you won't beat Akaroa or Kaikoura ...
 
Seals in the waterfall pool
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 00:12:24 by nztravelguide
... . oh boy thats awful Three good spots such as in the Marlborogh Sounds at Picton, Akaroa has the Hector dolphin, the Bay of islands in the Far North out of Paihia.......I think there are more available but these three are the ones I know of............. ...
 
Hot Air Ballooning!!
Posted on Apr 21, 2008, 10:42:36 by ScottWoz
... - you should get glimpses in many places, but if you fancy swimming with them you need to get yourself over to places like the Bay of Islands, Kaikoura or Akaroa to name just three. As for penguins, I saw plenty of wild blues on the west coast of Stewart ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 22:55:00 by scott_and_amy
... was a great hostel (check lonely planet) there that was really reasonable. If you have the time its worth seeing the Bay of Islands as its one of the prettier ocean spots on the North Island. Swimming with Dolphins from Auckland? Bus? flight? ...
 
NZ Buss Pass Tours?
Posted on Jul 9, 2007, 06:41:50 by msteele
... with the above. I've been traveling around NZ with Intercity. I did use Kiwi Experience for a couple of trips on the N.Island (Bay of Islands and East Cape) and they are pretty good. Plenty of stop-offs on the trip and they will help sort you out ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 17, 2006, 14:48:46 by Yvonne
... weeks. I would like to do a fair bit of hiking/ tramping though I would also like to rest a bit...needing a holiday (Bay of Islands as well as hot water beach near the Coromandel Peninsula have been recomended) ! Not really into the cultural thing. ...
 
New Zealand Winter Events
Posted on May 11, 2009, 18:51:38 by nztravelguide
The food and wine festivals sound awesome. If I were around I'd definitely check out the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. Yes that's one of my favourites................
 
New Zealand Winter Events
Posted on May 11, 2009, 07:36:34 by wakingdream
The food and wine festivals sound awesome. If I were around I'd definitely check out the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
 
Feedback on First Light Travel Tour company
Posted on Mar 4, 2008, 10:14:43 by 2olives
... later, she was towed north and re- sunk as a memorial, and can now be dived or snorkelled off Northland's Bay of Islands. Technicolor purple, blue and orange anemones cling to her rails, while seahorses and big fish such as golden snapper, kingfish and ...